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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said Tuesday that it had regained effective control over its south and the border with the Gaza Strip four days after Hamas fighters stormed into the country and brought gunbattles to its streets for the first time in decades. The declaration came as the Israeli Defense Forces sought to make good on the […]

Saskatchewan politicians are heading back to legislature, preparing for a pronoun fight that some political observers say could alter the province’s electoral landscape.  The legislative assembly is set to resume Tuesday, with the Saskatchewan Party government planning to introduce legislation that would require children under 16 to receive parental consent if they want to change their names or […]

The Regina Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service have opened up an investigation into a death in the Queen City. A deceased adult female was found at a residence in the 2000 block of Ottawa Street late Sunday night. Police were called to the residence late Sunday and requested the Coroner’s Service after securing the […]

The R-C-M-P are setting up a temporary detachment in the village of Richmound in response to the presence of a group known as the “Kingdom of Canada.” Police say the detachment will be staffed 24-7 and officers will be doing regular patrols. “The safety and security of the communities we police is our top priority,” […]

There is a lot going on in Rider Nation. The death of Rider legend George Reed has brought even more significance to “Legends Night” at Mosiac Stadium. The team will be celebrating the latest inductees into the “Plaza of Honour”, and remembering Reed. This is also the “Purolator Tackle Hunger” game, where fans are encouraged […]

Even as the technology to produce so-called “ghost guns” becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across the country. Ghost guns are firearms without serial numbers that are assembled from individual parts or 3D printers. They are easy to make and […]

“Hard working”, “professional”, “inspirational” “a legend”. Just some of the words spoken about the life and legacy of former Riders running back George Reed. A celebration of his life was held at the Viterra International Trade Centre in the REAL District. On the stage, some of Reed’s memorabilia including the Grey Cup were on display […]

Saskatchewan is spending $40.2 million over the next two years in a plan intended to help people who are unhoused across the province.  The province says in a news release that 155 new supportive housing units are to be created in Regina and Saskatoon, which are also to have on-site supports.  The plan also includes 120 […]

The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected last month, but with the gains driven by a seasonal spike in education employment and an increase in part-time work, economists say the job market is weaker than it looks. Statistics Canada released its September labour force survey Friday morning, which shows employment rose by 64,000 jobs. The unemployment rate continued […]

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada report says an undetected broken rail led to a fiery train derailment in Saskatchewan in 2019 that spilled about 1.77 million litres of oil.  The Canadian Pacific Railway train, which had 101 cars mostly filled with oil, had been loaded in Alberta and was headed to Oklahoma.  Just after midnight, the train was travelling east […]